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Patent GB-2364407-A (GB)
Title: Encryption/decryption of data in a memory module
Inventor: HOU CHIEN-TZU
IPC: G06F21/85
Filed: 2000-11-13
Abstract: A memory module 50 is used to replace a conventional memory module in a computer and encrypts/decrypts cipher streams of data between peripheral devices and the CPU. The memory module comprises conventional memory 55, interface register 54 and control logic 53 plus, additionally, an encryption controller 52 and flash memory 51, which stores a unique encryption key and positioning messages generated during set-up. Reading or writing a matched pattern or repeated read, read, write actions on a location will activate the encryption/decryption process. Encryption/decryption takes place using the encryption key. The memory module can be used as regular memory when encryption/decryption is not taking place. The flash memory is non-volatile and stores all set-up parameters.
Patent GB-2369493-A (GB)
Title: Temperature climate control for cigar storage in boxes and cabinets with thermoelectric unit
Inventor: SALAM LOEY
IPC: H01L35/00
Filed: 2000-11-28
Abstract: A cigar box (1) having a built-in thermoelectric unit (5) utilises the cooling/heating effects to control the temperature of the stored cigars as close as possible to the optimum storage temperature of 21.1{C. The thermoelectric unit (5) comprises a thermoelectric module (14), cold and hot heat extenders (15) and (16) all attached to a heat sink (17) and a fan (18). An electrical circuit (4), which controls the heating or cooling modes and the amount of power supplied to the thermoelectric device, is placed in a separate base (2) which also preferably includes an AC/DC adapter (3). A thermocouple (7) monitors the temperature inside the box, with a feedback loop to the electrical circuit (4), to determine the amount and direction of current to achieve heating or cooling in the thermoelectric module (14).
Patent GB-2369343-A (GB)
Title: Holster for carrying liquid
Inventor: BOLTON TERENCE
IPC: B44D3/14
Filed: 2001-01-16
Abstract: A device for carrying at least one liquid for example paint comprises a body 2, a spacer 12, a handle 10 and a detachable mount 5, wherein the mount 5 has a grip 8 which receives the handle 10 and is supported on a belt 11 to be worn by a person. A bar 18 and at least one divider 21 may be provided. The body 2 may receive the liquid or may form a platform having openings for receiving receptacles for liquids. Two handles and mounts may be provided.
Patent GB-2378107-A (GB)
Title: Determining accuracy of observation in a game
Inventor: MUZAFFAR SAJ
IPC: A63F13/12
Filed: 2001-05-09
Abstract: A method and apparatus for taking part in a game, competition, promotion or marketing or publicity activity in which an interactive tv, Internet enabled computer, image capable mobile phone or the like is downloaded with a sequence of still images, for example a video recording or live broadcast, along with information such as a still from the sequence. The user then has to spot the still when it appears in the sequence. Accurate observation may be rewarded by presentation of a "media" prize, eg free access to a film, pictures, music or animations, or the continuation or level increase in say a game, made available via the user's apparatus.
Patent GB-2375942-A (GB)
Title: device for marking the head of a beverage
Inventor: DOWNEY DENIS
IPC: B44C1/00
Filed: 2001-05-25
Abstract: The device comprises a body portion 2 having a marking end 9 which in use, is held in or under a developing head whilst the beverage is poured and is then drawn through the head after the head has substantially developed to form a mark. Preferably, at least part of the device is located under the head as it forms and then drawn through the head from underneath to the top of the head. The device can also comprise a body portion having at least one opening 106 defining a shape. In use, a granulated substance 111 is sprinkled through the opening, the granulated substance landing on the top of a beverage or a food in a pattern reflecting the shape of the opening.
Patent GB-2369253-A (GB)
Title: Nonreciprocal circuit device and communication apparatus
Inventor: MAKINO TOSHIHIRO
IPC: H01P1/365
Filed: 2001-06-13
Abstract: A nonreciprocal circuit device miniaturized by reducing the height and the weight can prevent characteristic deterioration. In the nonreciprocal circuit device, a ferrite assembly 1 is formed by winding a quadrangular ferrite plate with insulated copper wires mutually intersecting. The ferrite assembly is arranged perpendicularly to the mounting surface of a mounting substrate 5. On each side of the ferrite assembly, there is arranged a magnet 3a, 3b applying a static magnetic field perpendicularly to main surfaces of the ferrite plate. To further aid miniaturization, holes (7, see figure 6) may be provided in the casing to accommodate the ferrite.
Patent GB-2374518-A (GB)
Title: Display panel
Inventor: MCNICHOLL BEAUGIE JOHN
IPC: A47F5/08
Filed: 2001-06-14
Abstract: A hole or slot 2 extends into a board 1 from its front surface 3. The rear end of the slot 2 is covered by an inlay 6 inserted in a recess or groove 7 in the rear surface 8 of the board 1. The slot 2 is undercut and receives a fixing 12 for suspending an article. The inlay 7, which is visible through the slot 2, may be opaque, translucent, or transparent, and may be coloured.
Patent GB-2368624-A (GB)
Title: Check valve formed from a single sheet of folded material
Inventor: RHODES ARTHUR JOHN
IPC: A61M39/24
Filed: 2001-08-23
Abstract: A unidirectional valve 1, suitable for use in a cannula or other medical equipment, is formed from a single sheet of material, such as polyethylene, having an outer profile cut to shape and having fold lines 16,18,34 defining triangular sections 26,28,30. When fully folded, the valve 1 has a polygonal circumferential shape and can be located within a cannula; opened upon the insertion of a needle 64 and closed upon removal of the needle 64 by a combination of the resilience of the valve material and the back pressure acting on the valve.
Patent GB-2373366-A (GB)
Title: Optical Fibre
Inventor: HEINE FRANK
IPC: G02B6/024
Filed: 2001-11-26
Abstract: An optical fibre has a doped single-mode core (10) which extends substantially in the longitudinal direction of the fibre. The pump core (14) encloses the single-mode core (10). The pump core (14) has a non-circularly symmetric cross section. At least one stress core (18), extends substantially in the longitudinal direction of the fibre and exerts forces on the single-mode core (10), provided in the fibre. Advantageously, the single-mode core (10) is co-doped with cerium. The invention furthermore relates to a method for producing an optical fibre. Preferably, the single-mode core (10) is doped with at least one element from the group neodymium, erbium, thulium, holmium, ytterbium and praseodymium. The stress core may have an oval, polygonal or circular cross-section.
Patent GB-2375169-A (GB)
Title: Method for automating inspecting labels
Inventor: HETZEL FRANK
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2001-12-10
Abstract: To inspect study-critical hard-copy printed container labels which carry alpha-numeric data for accuracy and completeness, a sensing device captures information from the label and compares that data against a pre-defined set of parameters from a master label copy (MLC) or template comprising text or image data in a bitmapped or other format. Optical character verification (OCV) can also be applied, and in addition labels can be assessed for print quality (smudges). The methodology can be applied to bar-codes, and to labels detectable by devices using non-visible electromagnetic energy as well as to visible light or magnetically encoded information. Templates may also be merged with data from other files to prepare one-part, two-part of three-part labels for clinical trials.
Patent GB-2394933-A (GB)
Title: Decorating container
Inventor: WILLIAMS PAUL LEONARD
IPC: B44D3/12
Filed: 2002-11-06
Abstract: A decorating container 10 comprises a vessel 12 which, when in a first 'packed' condition, has discrete first and second compartments 34 and 36 and, when in a second 'unpacked' condition, has a single third space 42 for receiving a decorating fluid. The first compartment 34 is a 'dry' compartment for receiving dry or substantially dry decorating implements and materials, and the second compartment 36 is a 'wet' compartment for receiving wet decorating implements and materials. A removable partitioning element 38 for separating the compartments 34, 36 may be ridged to form a roller traction element and a removable implement tray 40 may be located in the 'dry' compartment 34.
Patent GB-2382882-A (GB)
Title: Optical attenuator or tap with light diverting element between optic fibres
Inventor: HEFFNER BRIAN LEE
IPC: G02B6/26
Filed: 2002-12-05
Abstract: An optical attenuator or tap has a substrate supporting two optical fibres 18,20, an actuator; and a transparent or translucent light diverting element e.g.a silicon vane 14 actuatable by said actuator for a movement into and out of the optical beam passed in a gap 26 between the fibers. The vane is configured to divert at least a portion of the optical beam off the optical axis when the element is moved into the optical beam. The vane may have at least one surface disposed non-perpendicularly relative to the optical axis of the beam. The vane may be of a wedged shape. The substrate may be a planar MEMS substrate. The actuator may be a thermal arched beam actuator. The faces of the fibres 18,20 are angled to minimise back reflection.
Patent GB-2386601-A (GB)
Title: Seal material for a dispensing apparatus
Inventor: OHBI DALJIT S
IPC: C08L15/02
Filed: 2003-03-18
Abstract: A seal for a valve for use in a pharmaceutical dispensing device, which seal is formed from an elastomeric composition comprising: <SL> <LI>(a) an isobutylene polymer or co-polymer thereof; <LI>(b) a cross-linking agent for the isobutylene polymer or co-polymer thereof; and <LI>(c) an accelerator for the cross-linking agent, wherein the accelerator includes a polysulphide compound derived from a substituted dithiocarbonic acid or derivative thereof. </SL> Also claimed is a similar seal comprising a chlorine-substituted diene polymer. The polysulphide compound preferably comprises diisopropyl xanthogen polysulphide.
Patent GB-2388052-A (GB)
Title: Exercise mat
Inventor: OSCROFT MAX
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: An exercise mat is provided having first 4 and second 6 surfaces on which exercise can be performed. The material forming the first and second surfaces has different levels of resistance to impact, thereby allowing different levels or types of exercise to be performed on each of the surfaces. The mat may be provided with cover layers 8&10, such as non-slip surfaces. Intermediate layers may be provided between the first and second surfaces 4 & 6.
Patent GB-2402236-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for securing a computer system
Inventor: SPACEY SIMON ALAN
IPC: G06F21/79
Filed: 2003-05-27
Abstract: A method is provided for securing computer systems against buffer overflow attacks. This is done by augmenting memory items with Memory Item Headers (MIH), replacing traditional pointers to these memory items with Pointers to Intermediary Pointer Objects (PIPOs), and validating references made to the memory items using the PIPOs at runtime. This validation is achieved through accessing of the appropriate MIH, which includes information about the length of the memory item, type information, access rights, reference counts, object IDs, etc.
Patent GB-2392269-A (GB)
Title: Management of a memory subsystem
Inventor: BARR ANDREW H
IPC: G06F12/00
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: A method of optimizing performance of a memory subsystem in a computer system. This method including the step of informing the computer system of what type of memory module loading is present in the memory subsystem. The method also includes operating the memory subsystem at a first frequency that is at a chosen ratio to a second frequency at which a frontside bus (FSB) operates. Further, the method includes optimizing the performance of the memory subsystem by changing the ratio.
Patent GB-2391906-A (GB)
Title: Solenoid valve-controlled fuel injection valve for i.c. engines
Inventor: LAMPL NORBERT
IPC: F02M47/00
Filed: 2003-06-30
Abstract: The valve has a housing body 10 with a high pressure fluid inlet 29 and an axial recess 16 which accommodates a valve body 23 forming a control chamber 27 and a solenoid valve seat 22. The control chamber 27 is connected to the high pressure inlet 29 via an annular chamber 28 formed in the housing body 10 and via an inlet throttle 30 and is connected to the solenoid valve seat 22 via an outlet throttle 31. The solenoid valve body 23 or the annular chamber 28 is sealed with respect to the housing body 10 on both sides, i.e. at both ends of the annular chamber 28, by means of high pressure seals 33, 35; 34, 36. A leakage point is constructionally and intentionally provided in the region of the (upper) high pressure seal 33,35 which faces the solenoid valve seat 22 eg by one or more radial grooves, or an intentional reduction in surface quality, in the sealing surface of the housing body 10 and/or the valve body 23. The invention prevents infiltration of the high pressure seal 33, 35 and thus limits the deformation and displacement of the valve body 23 caused by high pressure.
Patent GB-2390103-A (GB)
Title: Rebar connector
Inventor: BULLIVANT ROGER ALFRED
IPC: E04C5/16
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: A connector for rebar 12 comprises two collets comprising conical collar portions 42A which surround the rebar and are housed in passage 54. Inserts 57, 57A have complementary conical interior surfaces which bear against the collets so that as a screw - threaded member 68 is screwed into body 52, passage 54 reduces in length and axially freely movable spacer 60 acts on the collets to tighten both simultaneously. In the rebar termination of figure 3 (not shown), there is only one collet 42A and threaded member 68 acts on the end of insert 57A in the same way, but spacer 60 bears against a shoulder in passage 54.
Patent GB-2388356-A (GB)
Title: Vessel navigation and docking system and method
Inventor: SMART BILLY-JAY
IPC: B63H25/04
Filed: 2000-12-01
Abstract: A system configured to auto pilot and dock automatically a vessel 108, the system comprising one or more distance detectors 106: at least one extendable arm 104, the arm including attachment means 112 located at a far end thereof; and a control system 102 configured to activate the arm 104 and attachment means 112 to link with a dockside 110. The system further includes anchor means and anchor activation means. The present invention provides a method and system for auto piloting and docking automatically a vessel 108. This invention enhances safety and enjoyment in open seas, rivers, channels, harbours, marinas and the like for vessel operators and for others.
Patent GB-2405342-A (GB)
Title: Bone plate
Inventor: SCOTT ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: A61B17/80
Filed: 2003-08-28
Abstract: This invention relates to a fibre reinforced bone fixation plate having a fixation zone for receiving a bone fixing such as a bone screw or nail. The bone plate may comprise a main body 2 in which are fixed a plurality of inserts 4. Alternatively, it may comprise a laminated structure with one or more layers of fibre reinforced material 10 laminated to layers of unreinforced material 12, the fixation zone being formed in the unreinforced material 12, 4.
Patent GB-2390129-A (GB)
Title: Safety devices
Inventor: BATER ANNE PAULINE
IPC: A47K3/12
Filed: 2002-03-07
Abstract: A safety device for use with bath taps having a cushioned portion (4) which in use in positioned over the taps, and spacer portion (1) which in use spaces the cushioned portion from the bath by at least the height of the bath taps when the device is placed over the taps.
Patent GB-2402537-A (GB)
Title: Collapsable warning sign
Inventor: YOUNG RONALD ALEXANDER
IPC: G09F19/22
Filed: 2003-10-28
Abstract: A warning sign comprises first and second parts (10, 11) pivotally interconnected at their in use upper ends, and pivotal between a storage position, and an operative position. In the storage position the first and second parts are arranged in a side-by-side relationship. In the operative position the first and second parts are at an angle to one another. Detent means (16, 17) are also provided for releasably retaining the first and second parts (10, 11) in the operative position. A third part (19) is provided to increase the height at which information is displayed, and can be releasably supported by the detent means, it being held between the first and second parts (10,11). In a preferred embodiment the third part is provided with a U-shaped channel clip to receive a fourth display part. The sign may be equipped with a number of fourth parts displaying different caution or warning messages. The third part may carry a transparent holder in place of the clip, again for receiving a fourth display part carrying a warning message.
Patent GB-2399751-A (GB)
Title: An electric hair dryer with a movable inlet cover
Inventor: YEUNG KI CHEONG
IPC: A45D20/12
Filed: 2004-03-16
Abstract: There is disclosed an electric hair dryer 10 including a body 12 with a rear end 16 allowing entry of air into the body 12 a front end 18 allowing exit of the air from the body 12, two cover plates 20 secured with the body 12, in which the cover plates 20 are movable between a first position in which at least part of the rear end 16 is blocked by the cover plates 20 and a second position in which the rear end 16 is unobstructed by the cover plates 20. The two covers are locked in closed position through a button 24 that can be depressed axially. The button has two arms ending in hooks (26, Fig. 4B) that engage the covers.
Patent GB-2399843-A (GB)
Title: Flow control device
Inventor: WILSON JAMES BRIAN
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2000-08-17
Abstract: A flow control device / sleeve valve for controlling the flow of fluid into a production tubing comprises an outer 13 and an inner sleeve 15 defining an annular chamber 20, and apertures 14 are provided on the outer sleeve 13, and apertures 16, 24 are provided on the inner sleeve 15. Seals 17, 18 and 19 are provided for isolating the apertures 14, 16 and 24. The seal 18 is seated on an annular insert 21 which forms a small annular passage 22 with the inner sleeve 15, and grooves 23 are also provided on the inner sleeve 15. Together the grooves 23 and the small annular passage 22 allows a small rate of fluid to bypass the seal 18 and enter the apertures 16 and 24, thus reducing fluid pressure acting on the seal 18, and reducing erosion of the seal 18 and the apertures 16, 24.
Patent GB-2415383-A (GB)
Title: Exfoliating foot-care unit
Inventor: MORAN DAWN MARGARET
IPC: A61H33/04
Filed: 2004-06-22
Abstract: A sand filled container in which the feet are placed to soften the skin. Preferably the container has a vibrating mechanism built into the base, and it may also have a pump system to circulate the sand. The sand may be coloured or scented.
Patent GB-2416773-A (GB)
Title: Aqueous acidic hard surface cleaning compositions and process for cleaning
Inventor: FENG JAMES CHI-CHENG
IPC: C11D1/83
Filed: 2004-08-06
Abstract: Aqueous acidic hard surface cleaning compositions comprise urea salts, preferably urea salts formed in situ in the cleaning composition, one or more detersive surfactants and optionally one or more further constituents such as organic solvents. The pH is 1.5 or less. The salt is preferably urea hydrochloride formed in situ by reaction of urea and hydrochloric acid. Anionic, nonionic and amphoteric surfactant may be present. A process of cleaning a hard surface using the composition is also claimed.
Patent GB-2420132-A (GB)
Title: An inclined fluid separation system
Inventor: BERARD MICHEL
IPC: E21B43/34
Filed: 2004-11-15
Abstract: An inclined fluid separation system 1 for separating well fluids comprises an inclined section 2 with a plurality of sensors 7a to 7f and an extraction port 6. The well fluids flow up the inclined section 2 to allow water 4 to be separated from the well fluids at the foot of the inclined section 2. Water 4 is extracted from the inclined section 2 by the extraction port 6. The sensors 7a to 7f are used to detect the position of a water tail 8, so that the extraction of water 4 is controlled by the position of the water tail 8.
Patent GB-2427367-A (GB)
Title: Respiratory mask
Inventor: CHANG ERIC
IPC: A62B9/02
Filed: 2005-06-22
Abstract: A respiratory mask includes: a mask cap 50 defining a chamber 500 therein and a through-hole 51 in fluid communication with the chamber 500; and a valve unit 9 sealingly connected to the mask cap 50 and including a hollow valve body 70 that is formed with a valve seat 73 which defines a valve opening 74 in the valve body 70 for fluid communication with the chamber 500 through the through-hole 51 in the mask cap 50. The valve unit 9 further includes a single-piece elastic block body 80 that is received in the valve body 70 and that is formed with a shoulder 822 which abuts sealingly against the valve seat 73 for closing the valve opening 74.
Patent GB-2428850-A (GB)
Title: Portable bather monitoring device with alarm override function to minimise false alarms
Inventor: LYONS MICHAEL PAUL
IPC: G08B21/08
Filed: 2005-08-03
Abstract: A portable bather monitoring device 10, for example in the form of a wristband device, incorporates a pre-alarm (14) to emit a warning signal to a bather to forewarn him that he is operating outside a defined rule-set in such a way that, unless he modifies his behaviour or actively operates a delay, an alarm will be generated in a predetermined time. The pre-alarm (14) is notified to the bather by audible, vibration or other means and the monitoring device may utilise motion or pressure sensors in determining the bather's safety. The length of the delay may be calculated based on the bather's swimming ability. A waterside monitoring system may incorporate a plurality of such monitoring devices for bathers, where the receiver for the alarm signal is submerged in the water. The monitoring devices may be configured to uniquely identify the bather.
Patent GB-2418799-A (GB)
Title: Managing network slowdown by identifying a hop along a path which exceeds a hop limit within the path.
Inventor: LOYD AARON J
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2005-09-13
Abstract: A system 100 and associated method are disclosed for managing a network slowdown. The method includes measuring (302) a time for a packet to travel from a source node 110 over a given path to a destination node 112 in the network; comparing (308) the time with a threshold for the path; and generating (324) an event when the time exceeds the threshold, wherein the event identifies a hop along the path which exceeds a hop limit within the path. The system comprises a user interface for displaying the identified hop along the path which has exceeded a hop limit.
Patent GB-2417270-A (GB)
Title: Well packer having an energized sealing element and associated method
Inventor: GAMBIER PHILIPPE
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2004-09-16
Abstract: An energised sealing element 10 for a packer that maintains a seal under various conditions by providing a source of stored energy that can be used to insure that contact forces are maintained between the seal 16 and the wall 22 or casing of the wellbore. Various combinations of sealing layers 16, support sleeves 18 and energising elements 20 are disclosed. The seal layer 16 may be made from rubber, an elastomeric compound, metal, thermoplastic or other soft, deformable materials. The support sleeve 18 and energizing element may be made of metal, composite materials or various other materials that would permit the storage of mechanical potential energy. The energising element may take the form of a slotted tube, a spring, a bag or container which is energised with gas or other compressible material or a swelling material.